A special message to the community from Gloucester City Mayor and Council

Dear Gloucester City Residents & Friends,

As we kick off a new year, we hope everyone enjoyed a joyful holiday season spent with family, friends, and loved ones. Warm wishes go out to every resident of Gloucester City and our friends and visitors for a healthy, happy, and prosperous year ahead. As we begin this new chapter together, we reflect with pride on the progress and momentum our community built in 2025.

Over the past year, Gloucester City celebrated several major milestones. Our Police Department achieved state re-accreditation, a significant achievement that underscores a strong commitment to professionalism, community policing, and public safety. Our local economy continued to grow, with many new businesses opening their doors, including a wave of new eateries that add flavor and vitality to our city.

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Marie Rader Series Kicks Off 2026 With World-Class Performances

(GLASSBORO, NJ) – Rowan University’s Marie Rader Series ushers in the New Year with three distinct artist engagements, continuing to deliver on the 25|26 Season’s “A World From Home” theme, while remaining committed to providing accessible and affordable arts experiences in South Jersey.

The first three months of the year offer a diverse array of performances designed to bring audiences on an international cultural journey, with an invitation to explore further through pre-performance and post-show artist chats with: Ragamala Dance Company: Sacred Earth and Mnozil Brass: Strau$$, and finishing the season with a crowd-pleasing The Philly Pops: Blockbusters in the ‘Burbs.

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First Declaration of Independence Bobbleheads – Unveiling January 7th for National Bobblehead Day and America’s 250th Birthday

MILWAUKEE – This morning, to celebrate National Bobblehead Day and America’s 250th Birthday, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first Declaration of Independence Bobblehead Set. The very unique puzzle bobblehead set is based off John Trumbull’s 1818 “Declaration of Independence” painting and features bobbleheads of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Hancock that fit together with the rest of the signers pictured in a replica of the painting behind the bobbleheads. The special edition bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and are part of a series of bobbleheads being unveiled throughout 2026 to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

The bobblehead set, which will be individually numbered to 1,776, is now available for pre-order exclusively through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Online Store. Expected to ship in June, the bobblehead set is $176 plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order. The bobbleheads join many other patriotic and political bobbleheads produced by the Museum that can be found here with additional bobbleheads being added throughout 2026.
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New Jersey Blood Services Declares Blood Emergency

10,000+ fewer blood donations, a 40% drop in recent weeks, leaves less than a two-day supply across the region

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) has declared a blood emergency and is issuing an urgent call for donors. Holiday disruptions, severe winter weather, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illnesses have led to a significant decline in blood donations, resulting in critically low levels across the region.

In recent weeks, blood donations have dropped nearly 40% below what is needed to meet hospital demand, resulting in less than a two-day supply of blood for more than 200 hospitals across the tri-state area. The emergency declaration follows an exceptionally challenging end to the year, caused by a combination of events that sharply reduced blood donations:

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Assembly Democrats Advance Legislation to Protect Immigrant Communities

Bills would strengthen public safety in New Jersey and protect families in sensitive community spaces

(TRENTON) — The Assembly Judiciary Committee advanced two bills, sponsored by Assemblywoman Ellen Park, designed to protect immigrant communities in a way that reinforces trust in our local and state law enforcement and ensures New Jersey remains a place where all families can live, work, and access essential services without fear.

The committee advanced bill A6310, which would codify the Attorney General’s “Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities” directive, also known as the Immigrant Trust Directive, which has been upheld by state and federal courts.

The Directive reaffirms that there is a necessary distinction between State, county and local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. It makes clear that it is not the role of State, county, or local police officers in New Jersey to carry out federal civil immigration enforcement. The federal government is responsible for enforcing federal civil immigration violations. New Jersey law enforcement officers are already tasked with the demands of protecting the public, investigating state criminal offenses, and enforcing state criminal law.

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

Lindenwold, NJ) – Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of January 5 to January 9.

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Berlin Township

South Jersey Gas will be working on Cooper Road from Monday, Jan. 5 to Friday, Jan. 9 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Cushman Avenue & Hopewell Road.

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Letter from Birmingham Jail Reading on Jan. 8

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King faced unrelenting criticism from several quarters for his methods, strategies, and most of all, his tenacity.

He landed in Birmingham Jail in 1963 where he penned the most eloquent case for resistance to complaining clergymen.

Watch and listen online to this joint meeting of EMBRACING RACE – The Conversation and the Historical Society as historian Dolly Marshall provides context for his letter, then 42 readers present each paragraph.

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Camden County Library Systems Enters Into Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement With Other County Libraries

(Voorhees Township, NJ) – The Camden County Library System is proud to announce a new reciprocal borrowing agreement with Atlantic, Burlington, and Gloucester County Library Systems starting in January 2026. This new agreement invites Camden County Library cardholders, in good standing, to sign up for a library card in neighboring counties at no cost. The reciprocal borrowing agreement offers cardholders a wider selection of materials and increased convenience while promoting the collective value of library systems across the state.

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Virtua Health CelebratesFirst Graduating Class of Its Medical Assistant Program

Recently, Virtua Health celebrated the inaugural graduating class of its Medical Assistant (MA) Program during a ceremony at the health system’s corporate headquarters in Marlton, N.J. The graduates will now join Virtua’s care teams, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

The class represents a diverse group of learners, including recent high school graduates, individuals changing careers, and those seeking a strong foundation for a future in health care. Virtua launched the MA Program to advance its mission of shaping the next generation of the health care workforce through innovative, hands-on training. The program is designed to build robust care teams while creating accessible entry points into clinical careers.

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Brooklawn Police Investigating Multiple Car Burglaries

Vehicle burglaries and stolen vehicles are on the rise again! This week, the Brooklawn Police Department investigated multiple vehicle burglaries. All the vehicles were left unlocked.

AS A REMINDER:
Criminals look for easy targets. You can make it more difficult for them by following the 9PM routine of locking all vehicles! Many vehicle burglaries occur as a result of vehicles being left unlocked.

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